2016 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · KO02 ATE

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, though the maintenance trend indicates a reactive approach to minor electrical and consumable faults. The latest test in July 2025 at 73,761 miles passed with only an inoperative nearside rear registration plate lamp. This follows a failure in July 2024 for the same bulb and a tyre irregularity, suggesting that the owner addresses defects only when they trigger a failure rather than performing preventative checks. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,400 miles per year. The record shows steady usage, with 7,830 miles covered between June 2022 and July 2023, and another 5,540 miles between July 2023 and July 2024. This low annual mileage generally suggests less mechanical wear on the drivetrain and suspension components compared to high-mileage examples, though it can sometimes lead to dry seal issues or corrosion if the vehicle sat for extended periods between services. A buyer should specifically inspect the tyres and wheels, as the history shows multiple issues including an asymmetric tyre fitted incorrectly in 2023 and a non-compliant tyre in 2024. These entries indicate a lack of attention to basic safety equipment standards. While the MOT record shows no structural corrosion or brake defects as of the 2025 test, a physical inspection of the suspension bushes and brake discs is necessary to ensure that the low mileage has not resulted in perished rubber components or seized calipers due to inactivity.